tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post1043139681494467256..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Movie Review: DivergentMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-82174664865826307112014-07-31T10:55:39.136-04:002014-07-31T10:55:39.136-04:00I actually enjoyed this one (although I did miss a...I actually enjoyed this one (although I did miss about 20% of the dialogue thanks to giggling / screaming / talking teenagers who freaked out every single time Theo came on screen). I had some problems with Tris & Four's relationship, it kind felt a bit fast in the movie. I'd have to watch it again to form any solid thoughts...but I do agree about wanting more power, depth, and backstory!Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-28424312853670171462014-07-30T14:40:52.767-04:002014-07-30T14:40:52.767-04:00I have to agree that The Hunger Games movies so fa...I have to agree that The Hunger Games movies so far are the best book to movie adaptation on YA (if you don't count the LOTR movies) and though I enjoyed Divergent, it was also lacking something for me... Too much Four and Tris and not enough building up on the subtext of the factions and the like...Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-33682670446432970302014-07-29T07:19:57.188-04:002014-07-29T07:19:57.188-04:00Oh wow, great review on the movie Mel! I really li...Oh wow, great review on the movie Mel! I really liked the movie and it's exploration of seeing the factions come to life and how Tris and Four were portrayed, but I agree it didn't get across the finer nuances of the actual novel. I still enjoyed it though.Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-54096756538888807962014-07-28T22:03:31.944-04:002014-07-28T22:03:31.944-04:00I'm sorry the movie didn't work for you. I...I'm sorry the movie didn't work for you. I've heard pretty similar things about the movie and have been really hesitant about watching it. It sounds like it isn't worth a shot, as many of the things you've touched on that weren't present in the movie were things I loved about the book.Kris @Imaginary Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550965344184687023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-20743343736900958952014-07-28T17:47:10.110-04:002014-07-28T17:47:10.110-04:00"Furthermore, both my husband and I remarked ...<i>"Furthermore, both my husband and I remarked that the introduction of Dauntless in the movie was vaguely reminiscent of <b>West Side Story</b>, and I half expected these 'hooligans' to break into song and start snapping."</i><br /><br />THIS. BAHAHA! I completely, 100% agree. The Dauntless were stereotyped almost to the point of being eye roll-worthy. Furthermore, I definitely agree that Shailene Woodley's acting was a bit lacking as well.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing Melissa, and, as always, <b>BRILLIANT</b> recap! <3<br /><br />~ Zoe @ <a href="http://www.zoereads.org" rel="nofollow">The Infinite To-Read Shelf</a> Zoe N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08980248647201093593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-60122188791579211472014-07-28T14:29:02.419-04:002014-07-28T14:29:02.419-04:00Alright so I'm about to watch Divergent this w...Alright so I'm about to watch Divergent this weekend and I get more and more apprehensive by the minute. My friends who had not read the series, liked the movie. But I've read the first two books and while I didn't like it as much as I thought I would, I did appreciate what it brought to the table. It's disappointing to know that the movie failed to capture some of the strengths of the book and I totally agree with Hunger Games being so wonderfully adapted that it had raised the bar high for any book adaptations wishing to follow from its success. <br /><br />I have to say that I would still continue with watching the movie, only this time I'd definitely manage my expectations.Sarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-82652254983734605752014-07-28T10:22:17.083-04:002014-07-28T10:22:17.083-04:00Aw, sorry you were a bit underwhelmed by this one ...Aw, sorry you were a bit underwhelmed by this one Melissa! I absolutely adored it and was really pleased overall with the adaptation itself. Granted, it had been a long time since I'd read Divergent (I purposely did not reread before going to see it), so I couldn't tell you what they did or did not change overall.<br /><br />I just watched the Vampire Academy movie and sweet baby Jesus Melissa, this movie is the greatest adaptation ever made in comparison. I actually wanted to cry a little at VA it was so miserable, and it basically made a mockery of what was a very good book. *sobs*Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-42948556993491658572014-07-28T07:37:21.356-04:002014-07-28T07:37:21.356-04:00Thanks for the honest review. I have been holding ...Thanks for the honest review. I have been holding off seeing this movie, b/c I am sure it will disappoint me. I have read a few reviews and changes that they made that I am not so sure about. I hope If I Stay is an incredible adaption, just like Hunger Games or the Harry Potter movies. Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-26565262560383527492014-07-27T22:35:26.385-04:002014-07-27T22:35:26.385-04:00I have to agree--The Hunger Games films are, at th...I have to agree--The Hunger Games films are, at this stage, nearly surpassing the novel which only goes to prove that other adaptations can do it too. I think the casting for Divergent is perfect--LOVE Theo James!!--but they definitely glossed over his tortured past and the entire movie as a whole felt like a watered down version of the book. It's been so long since I read Divergent that I actually questioned my enjoyment of the book after seeing the movie. It's entertaining but sadly not much more. :/ Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.com